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Drone pilots have a new, compact camera-drone option, with the DJI Spark promising not only portability but piloting so simple you don't even need a controller. Smaller than the DJI Mavic, the Spark ...

The DJI Spark is the first drone to maneuver exclusively via hand gestures—ever. For the more discerning consumers, there is model available that includes an official DJI remote control, not to ...

In May 2017, DJI introduced Spark, its tiniest drone yet and the first that can be controlled by hand gestures, for just $499. The company packed computer vision and object tracking into a pocket-size ...

When DJI launched its diminutive Spark drone back in May, a key feature was a set of gesture controls that allowed users to ditch the joysticks and fly it with their hands. The Chinese company has now ...

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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — A drone controlled by hand gestures? On YouTube, the flawless demonstration videos for the breakthrough DJI Spark drone make for some pretty entertaining viewing. Sadly, real ...

Today in New York City, DJI unveiled the new Spark drone with a focus on portability and gesture-controls. This comes after a busy year for the industry leader in the drone category following the ...

At a live event in New York City's Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, drone manufacturer DJI has released a new, small form-factor drone, called the DJI Spark — and AppleInsider is at the event. A ...

DJI’s Spark drone is an exquisitely-built, incredibly easy-to-fly drone, but 16 minutes of flight time is not enough, especially when the reality is more like 10 to 12 minutes. There are still so many ...

A spark of genius? DJI bills its new $499, cellphone-sized Spark drone as “the easy and fun camera drone for everyone.” Indeed, Spark opens drone stills and video to a wider market while still having ...